Belgian Waffles

Ingredients

• 125g plain flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tbsp caster sugar
• 150ml milk
• 2 eggs, separated
• 40g butter, melted
• 1 tsp vanilla bean paste
• salt

Method

1. Preheat your waffle maker.

2. Sift the flour, baking powder, caster sugar and a pinch of salt into a large mixing bowl and make a well in the middle.

3. In a jug, whisk together the milk, egg yolks, melted butter and vanilla until smooth. Pour the milk mixture into the dry ingredients and whisk until smooth and thoroughly combined.

4. In a clean bowl, whisk the egg whites with a pinch of salt until they hold firm, but not stiff, peaks. Using a large spoon, fold the egg whites into the batter mixture until just combined but do not over-mix.

5. Spoon the batter into the waffle iron – how much you need will depend on the size of your iron or machine – and cook on the hob for 2–3 minutes on each side until golden and well risen, or according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Keep warm while you cook the remaining waffles.